Charter Champaign to Chicago privately from US$10,000, about 50 min gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
Private jet charter from Champaign (CMI) to Chicago (ORD), and from Chicago (ORD) back to Champaign (CMI).
Champaign and Chicago lie approximately 218 km apart (135 mi / 118 nm) on a direct routing.
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Guide pricing for Champaign–Chicago spans US$10,000 – US$15,500: from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the entry level to a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. 6-9 seats and 1,800 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. 4-6 seats and 2,180 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 50 min | 45 min – 55 min | US$10,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 42 min | 38 min – 46 min | US$10,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 50 min | US$10,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 48 min | US$10,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 42 min | US$10,000 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 41 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 41 min | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
Same aircraft, same route — return pricing is symmetric; flight times can vary about ±10% with wind direction.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
Every Champaign–Chicago quote is built fresh: distance and wind factor, fuel costs at both ends, landing and handling fees, and live aircraft positioning. The figure shown is a guide; we confirm a firm price against live availability.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Champaign, United States: University of Illinois Willard Airport, Rantoul National Aviation Center - Frank Elliot field, Decatur Airport, Coles County Memorial Airport and Vermilion Regional Airport.
Chicago, United States: Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Dupage Airport, Chicago Executive Airport, Chicago Midway International Airport, Gary/Chicago International Airport and Lewis University Airport.
| University of Illinois Willard Airport | Chicago O'Hare International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KCMI / CMI | KORD / ORD |
| Longest hard runway | 8,101 ft | 13,000 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 755 ft | 680 ft |
All 21 aircraft we quote for Champaign to Chicago can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. University of Illinois Willard Airport has 8,101 ft and Chicago O'Hare International Airport 13,000 ft, both comfortably beyond the 6,000 ft the largest types here need, so field length is not what decides the aircraft on this route — cabin size and range are. The leg is 218 km.
Alternates within range: Rantoul National Aviation Center - Frank Elliot field (5,001 ft, 30 km) · Decatur Airport (8,496 ft, 55 km) · Coles County Memorial Airport (6,501 ft, 62 km) · Vermilion Regional Airport (6,006 ft, 60 km) · Dupage Airport (7,571 ft, 30 km) · Chicago Executive Airport (5,001 ft, 15 km) · Chicago Midway International Airport (6,522 ft, 25 km) · Gary/Chicago International Airport (8,859 ft, 57 km)
Choose your wheels-up time — Champaign–Chicago runs on your calendar, not an airline's.
No queues, no security theatre. From kerb to cruising altitude in under 20 minutes.
Private jets access far more airports than commercial flights — reducing transfers and getting you closer to where you need to be.
Guide prices are one-way and include positioning. Taxes and handling are confirmed with your final quote.
The Champaign to Chicago route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
As a guide, charter ranges US$10,000 – US$15,500 one-way — from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 50 min gate to gate over 218 km (135 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Turboprop, Very Light Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a turboprop for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Champaign–Chicago departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Of course: Chicago to Champaign runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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